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Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX500

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2016
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Superseded the Sony WX350
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX500 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX500, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Quattro was released 11 months after the WX500 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the Quattro scores against the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony WX500

 Quattro WX500 
RevealedFebruary 2016April 2015More modern by 11 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution1620k921kCrisper screen (+699k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sigma Quattro

 WX500 Quattro 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony WX500

 Quattro WX500 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma Quattro provides physical dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Quattro versus the WX500.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro and WX500 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro and WX500.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Quattro featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma Quattro will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Quattro will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Portrait photography camera
81
has manual focus
great megapixels (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
39
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Street photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Street photography camera
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (625g)
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (236g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography features
Sony WX500 Sports photography features
70
great megapixels (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (360 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro Travel photography details
Sony WX500 Travel photography details
55
weather proofing
great megapixels (29 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (625g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
great battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than average (236g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro Landscape photography details
Sony WX500 Landscape photography details
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
great megapixels (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
49
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
great battery life (360 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX500 as a Vlogging camera
22
supports face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great ( pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (625g)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (236g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony WX500
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2015-04-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE III Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 29 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5424 x 3616 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.8 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution - 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 625g (1.38 lbs) 236g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-61 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $738 $348